2010
#80,926
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 234
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Batchu
A surname of Indian origin likely derived from the Tamil/Telugu word "Batchu" meaning 'male'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 440 Americans carry the last name Batchu. That puts it at #57,292 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 778,987 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Batchu surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
440
1 in 778,987
Census rank
#57,292
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
384
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 384 bearers of the surname Batchu in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 57292nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Batchu, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Batchu
The surname BATCHU has its origins in India, where it was first found in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Telugu word "Batchulu" meaning "scholars" or "learned men." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely scholars or individuals involved in academic pursuits.
In the early days, the BATCHU surname was primarily concentrated in the regions around the cities of Vijayawada and Guntur, where many prominent families bearing this name resided. Over time, the name spread to other parts of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states, as families migrated and settled in different areas.
One of the earliest known references to the BATCHU surname can be found in a 17th-century manuscript documenting land ownership records in the Guntur district. This manuscript mentions several individuals with the surname BATCHU, indicating their presence and influence in the region during that period.
Among the notable individuals with the BATCHU surname throughout history, one can mention Batchu Ramaiah (1855-1920), a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in Andhra Pradesh. Another notable figure was Batchu Ramaswamy (1890-1972), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the region.
In the 19th century, the BATCHU surname gained further recognition with the birth of Batchu Venkata Subba Rao (1848-1915), a pioneering educationist and founder of several educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh. His efforts played a crucial role in promoting education and intellectual pursuits among the people of the region.
The BATCHU surname also found its way into the world of politics, with Batchu Rama Raju (1920-1998) serving as a member of the Indian Parliament and holding various ministerial positions in the government of Andhra Pradesh during the latter half of the 20th century.
Another notable figure bearing the BATCHU surname was Batchu Venkata Narasimha Rao (1912-1993), a distinguished mathematician and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of algebra and number theory. His work was recognized both nationally and internationally, and he received several awards and honors for his achievements.
While these are just a few examples, the BATCHU surname has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields, including education, literature, politics, and science. The name's origins can be traced back to the scholarly roots of its earliest bearers in the 16th century, and it continues to hold a prominent place in the cultural tapestry of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Batchu
Among Census respondents with the surname Batchu, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Batchu bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Batchu surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.7% · 375
- White1.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Batchu
Batchu appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#57,292
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 384
+150 bearers (+64.1%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 23,634 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #80,926 | 234 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #57,292 | 384 | 0.13 | +150 bearers (+64.1%) | Up 23,634 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Batchu surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,926 | #57,292 | 29.2% |
| Count | 234 | 384 | 64.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.13 | 60.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Batchu bearers went from 234 to 384 (+64.1% change). The surname moved up 23,634 positions in the national ranking, going from #80,926 to #57,292.
FAQ
Batchu surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Batchu?
Name Census estimates that about 440 living Americans carry the surname Batchu. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 778,987 residents.
How common is Batchu?
Batchu ranks #57,292 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 384 people with the surname Batchu. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (440), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Batchu.
Has Batchu become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Batchu went from 234 recorded bearers to 384. That is an increase of 150 (+64.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #80,926 to #57,292.
What does the Census say about the background of Batchu?
Among Census respondents with the surname Batchu, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Batchu in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.7% (375 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Batchu appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (97.7%), White (1.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Batchu (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Batchu mean?
A surname of Indian origin likely derived from the Tamil/Telugu word "Batchu" meaning 'male'. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Batchu (0.13 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Batchu?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Batchu at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.